Losses for Duke could go beyond Mercer

Duke's latest one-and-done could be followed by another one of an entirely different kind.

After losing their NCAA tournament opener for the second time in three years, the Blue Devils can only hope their star freshman doesn't turn pro after one season.

Duke began the season as a legitimate favorite to reach their 12th Final Four under coach Mike Krzyzewski.

But the only game they have left now is the waiting game until freshman Jabari Parker — and redshirt sophomore transfer Rodney Hood — figure out their future plans.

It had long been believed that Duke was merely a pit stop for Parker on his way to the NBA.

He says he hasn't decided anything yet, and neither has Hood, a transfer from Mississippi State.

"I thought I'd be playing after today," Hood said after the 78-71 loss to Mercer on Friday.

Brown was injured late in the first half against Duke on Friday. Coach Bob Hoffman said Saturday that Brown "hasn't been completely ruled out, but it doesn't look good."

Hoffman said Brown was resting at the hotel in a dark room and doesn't remember anything from Friday after fixing breakfast.

Second-year coach Danny Manning led Tulsa to its first NCAA appearance since 2003, but the Golden Hurricane will have to wait longer for a victory after Friday's 76-59 loss to UCLA in San Diego.